In which of the following amendments of the Constitution of India was Delhi designated as National Capital Territory (NCT)?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is 69th Amendment Act

Key Points

The 69th Amendment Act of the Indian Constitution designated Delhi as the National Capital Territory (NCT).
This amendment provided a special status to Delhi, distinguishing it from other Union Territories in India.
It also introduced a Legislative Assembly and a Council of Ministers for Delhi, allowing for greater local governance.
This change was aimed at providing Delhi with a greater degree of autonomy while still retaining the central government's control over key areas.

Additional Information

The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949 and came into effect on 26th January 1950.
It lays down the framework defining fundamental political principles, establishes the structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions, and sets out fundamental rights, directive principles, and the duties of citizens.
The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution of any country in the world.
It declares India a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic, assuring its citizens justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavors to promote fraternity.
The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution contains three lists which delineate the subjects under the Union, State, and Concurrent lists.
Amendments to the Constitution can be made through a process outlined in Article 368.
The Union List has been amended several times to meet the evolving needs of the nation.